Results 281-300 of 3,654 for speaker:Duncan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 533. To ask the Minister for Health the refurbishment works that were carried out at Bantry General Hospital in 2022 and 2023; and to detail the refurbishment works that are likely to commence at this hospital during 2024. [8959/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 534. To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting period for occupational therapists within primary care services in County Offaly. [8960/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 535. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists working in University Hospital Limerick in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8961/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 536. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a primary care centre in New Ross, County Wexford, and the services that will be provided when it opens. [8962/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 537. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons working in Portlaoise regional hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8963/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 538. To ask the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Rotunda Maternity Hospital on access to private diagnosis in each of the years 2020 to 2023, inclusive, by firm, in tabular form. [8964/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 539. To ask the Minister for Health the names of dentists within CHO 9 currently accepting new medical cardholders, in tabular form. [8965/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 540. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in each community hospital within Galway in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 541. To ask the Minister for Health the revenue generated by car parking charges at Mullingar General Hospital in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [8967/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 542. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in Waterford waiting to be assessed for a carer; and the timeframe for when they will be assessed. [8968/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 543. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in cardiothoracic surgery at Cork University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8969/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 544. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients treated in Nenagh General Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 545. To ask the Minister for Health the number of portable cardiac echo machines in use at University Hospital Waterford. [8971/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 546. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE ophthalmologist registrars working in Sligo University Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8972/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 547. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in intensive care medicine at Galway University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8973/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 548. To ask the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles available on a 24-7 basis in County Cavan in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8974/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 549. To ask the Minister for Health the number of HSE advanced paramedics based in County Kerry in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8975/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 550. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency department nurses working in Tallaght University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [8976/24]

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: I informed the Whip's office that I would not be taking my full 20 minutes.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: The Labour Party and I welcome this Bill. It provides the mechanism to allow us to can make regulations that will enable pharmacists to sell and supply approved medicines without the need for prescriptions. This is a positive step in addressing the increased pressure that is placed on GPs and GP services. During a Private Members' debate this morning, I spoke about the lack of GP services...